Liv Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Liv Name at a Glance

Name	Liv
Meaning	Life. Famous bearer: actress Liv Ullman.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Liv Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Liv means “Life. Famous bearer: actress Liv Ullman”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Liv Name Origin

Our database records Liv under Scandinavian origin. Browse more Scandinavian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Liv a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Liv is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Liv

When considering Liv for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.